In this episode of Unstacked Startups, Ilan sits down with Ezinne (Ex CPO @ WP Engine, and VP Product at Procore) and Oji Udezue (Ex Chief Product Officer at Typeform and Calendly) —product leaders, co-authors, and partners in both business and life—for a powerful conversation on what it takes to scale high-growth companies with intention.

Based on their book “Building Rocket Ships”, this discussion dives into the human side of product management, the importance of hiring with purpose, and how curiosity and humility shape effective leadership. Ezinne and Oji share hard-earned lessons from the frontlines of tech, along with strategies for building teams and products that thrive in rapidly changing environments.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
How top product leaders think and operate
The key role of people systems in organizational success
Hiring strategies for scaling companies
The evolving relationship between product and executive leadership
Insights into product-led growth and leadership development
How to lead through change and uncertainty

Be sure to follow Ezinne & Oji on LinkedIn to gain more insights and see what they are up to next.

Thanks again, Ezinne & Oji!